Days to Remember 2: June 2011

Thursday, June 30, 2011

Bible School

Last week Ana and I assisted some friends with a Bible School at their church. There were 12- 15 children who attended, and several came from broken homes. They didn't know much of anything about God or the gospel. Mrs. D., whose class I helped with, had me do part of the lesson with the children. This was a new experience for me as I've never though of myself as a good teacher, but I found after a couple days of getting used to it that I really enjoyed that time with the kids! They came up with unique thought provoking answers to the review questions, and I enjoyed talking with them about how God is always trustworthy and truthful, what 'grace' means, and many other things. :)

Most of the children.

Craft time!

singing

With Mrs. D and our students. :)

Monday, June 27, 2011

Vintage Sewing Inspiration!

Here are three lovely dresses I found while looking on Etsy.

I just love these old styles....they are so feminine and creative, and inspire me to sew!

Vintage 1950's dress with bolero

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Vintage cotton day dress

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Vintage apron dress

Saturday, June 18, 2011

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I want to try making these cute little paper flowers!

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House 8810 has fun retro inspired items for your home, friends and family. For example....

How about a Jane Pusten puzzle packaged in a booklike box!

....a vintage tablecloth (they have several other designs too)....

....or a set of 16 vintage looking western hankies? :)

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This Black Rose Print Day Dress from Blue Velvet Vintage is something I'd like to replicate! So lovely!

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Thursday, June 16, 2011

Serve and Bless

"Every season of our lives has been granted us as an opportunity to serve the Lord. Our goal should be to bless others in whatever sphere of influence the Lord has placed us - in whatever context He has called us to live out the biblical womanhood that He has called us to."

~ Jasmine Baucham in the book Joyfully at Home

Monday, June 13, 2011

...Grace...

Irresistible Grace

I sought You, Lord, but now I see

You were the one who was seeking me;

I found You, Lord, and then I knew

That I was found by You.

Chorus:

You have called me with irresistible grace

From before time began.

Thank You, Lord, for saving me;

On Your grace now I can stand.

I took Your hand when I was weak:

Sinking, yet always within Your reach.

My feet were firm though on the sea

For You took hold of me.

I sought, I walked, because Your grace

Long before had fixed my place;

And now I love- how can it be?

‘Twas You who first loved me.

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Go HERE to listen to this lovely song!

Friday, June 10, 2011

A Birthday...

Monday was Dad's birthday and Ana made him this delicious 10 layer cake....oh yum!

He requested lettuce from the garden with a bunch of different toppings for his meal. It was very hot and humid that day so we mostly stayed indoors ...playing games...eating cake....reading.....and trying to stay cool. :)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAD!! I am so thankful for you!!